Welcome to my Events Page!

If you are looking for scrapbooking, cardmaking, and papercrafting events in the Calgary area, you've come to the right place! I would love for you to join me at an upcoming class, workshop, crop or retreat! Contact Me anytime for more information or to register for any of these events or to inquire about custom classes & workshops!

I look forward to creating with you!

Wednesday, December 29, 2010

January Workshop - WINGS



The Wings "Workshop on the Go" Kit includes all of the supplies to make the FABULOUS layout and cards pictured above! And you'll have lots of materials left over to create additional artwork (your own or CTMH suggested artwork!)


I offer three Workshop on the Go kit options:

1) Full Kit - exactly as shown - includes Level 2 Paper Pack, exclusive B sized stamp set, full package of our new Mini Medley Accents Black Collection, an all new Spray Pen, and a full colour workshop guide. Retail value $38.25 - you pay just $33.50 plus tax & shipping.

2) Less Mess Kit - for all of you non-stampers! Includes Level 2 Paper Pack, Level 2 Stickease Pack, full package of the Mini Medley Accents Black Collection & full colour workshop guide.  Only $26.00 plus tax & shipping. (Note - completed layout will not be exactly as shown above).

3) Basic Kit - includes Level 2 Paper Pack and full colour workshop guide. (Embellishments available to order seperately and my stamp set can be used at my Workshop Night). $15.75 plus tax & shipping. (Note - completed layout will not be exactly as shown above).

All of the above Kit options are available to create on your own at home . . . or you can join me at my January workshop night and I can guide you as you create the featured artwork! I WILL ALSO HAVE BONUS ARTWORK (both layout and cards) INSTRUCTIONS AVAILABLE FOR ALL WORKSHOP ATTENDEES (see photos below) - to help you use up the rest of your workshop kit contents. That is a total of two (2 page) predesigned layouts and 6 different card designs!

Saturday January 29th at 7:30 pm
To attend - you must RSVP and pre-order by January 10th! 
(All orders of $30 or more will also qualify for my No-Committment Creative Club - - you might be this month's virtual Hostess & earn FREE products with your order!  See the details HERE!)

Email Me today to order your kit and/or register for the January Workshop Night!

BONUS ARTWORK for Workshop Participants:

Saturday, November 27, 2010

Magnifique "More for Less" Level 1 Workshop

Here is December's LEVEL 1 "MORE FOR LESS" workshop option. This workshop kit will feature the Level 1 Scrapbooking Kit and a package of Foundry Flourishes embellishments and will be designed to create three (2 page) layouts (including the layout pictured above)! These kits are 'back to basics' and quick & easy; designed for you to get your scrapbooking done in less time, for less money!


This month's featured Level 1 Kit is Magnifique. This kit is designed for you to assemble your pages at home (everything is precut and prestamped and includes assembly instructions).

Complete Take Home Level 1 Workshop Kit - $22 plus tax & shipping

Available only until December 31st!
Email Me today to order yours!

December Featured Workshop Kits - MAGNIFIQUE



The Magnifique "Workshop on the Go" Kit includes all of the supplies to make the beautiful layout and cards pictured above! And you'll have lots of materials left over to create additional artwork (your own or CTMH suggested artwork!)

I offer three Workshop on the Go kit options:

1) Full Kit - exactly as shown - includes Level 2 Paper Pack, exclusive B sized stamp set, full package of our Chocolate Mini-Medley Accents (exclusively available in the Full Workshop kit), and a full colour workshop guide. $35.50 plus tax & shipping.

2) Less Mess Kit - for all you non-stampers! Includes Level 2 Paper Pack, Level 2 Stickease Pack, full package of the new Foundry Flourishes & full colour workshop guide. $27.50 plus tax & shipping. (Note - completed layout will not be exactly as shown above).

3) Basic Kit - includes Level 2 Paper Pack and full colour workshop guide. (Embellishments available to order seperately). $16.75 plus tax & shipping. (Note - completed layout will not be exactly as shown above).

All of the above Kit options are available to create on your own at home!   Due to the holidays - I won't be holding a home workshop night this month - but with your full colour workshop guide - you'll have no problem creating these beautiful projects! 
These workshop kits are available only until December 31st!

Email Me today to order the kit of your choice!  The full kit (Option 1 only) is also available online on my website and if you order directly through my website during December you'll be rewarded with a bonus FREE stamp set from Close to My Heart!   Merry Christmas to all!

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Calgary Crops "Christmas Crop"!

Calgary Crops will be hosting another all-day crop for you on Saturday, December 4th, 2010 from 9 am to 5 pm at the Triwood Community Hall! Take a day for yourself before the craziness of the holiday season begins! If you are in the Calgary area - would love for you to join us for a fun day of scrapbooking, cardmaking or papercrafting!

8 full hours of croppin'!! Registration for this event is just $35 and includes refreshments, snacks, lunch, a variety of make & take projects and demos, goody bag & prizes! You'll have a whole table of cropping space to yourself and free use of a variety of tools, punches, die-cut & embosssing machines, and cutters. We'll have consultants there from Close to My Heart, Creative Memories, Stampin Up, and Sharing Memories to provide any assistance you might be looking for and we'll also have merchandise and catalogues on site should you be interested in doing any shopping.

Registration is first come/first served & SPACE IS LIMITED - so be sure to register early! Payment is required to reserve your seat.

Email Me to register. I can take payment by cash, cheque, credit card, paypal, email $ transfer . . . whatever works best for you.

Cancellations: Should you need to cancel your participation for any reason, we will be happy to refund your registration fee as long as we receive notice 2 weeks prior to the crop (by Nov 20th). Unfortunately we cannot provide refunds for cancellations submitted after that date.

Hope you can join us!!

Mistletoe Workshop on the Go - November 21st



The Mistletoe "Workshop on the Go" Kit includes all of the supplies to make the fun layout and cards pictured above! And you'll have lots of materials left over to create additional artwork (your own or CTMH suggested artwork!)

I offer three Workshop on the Go kit options:

1) Full Kit - exactly as shown - includes Level 2 Paper Pack, exclusive B sized stamp set, full package of our new Mistletoe Accents, and a full colour workshop guide. $35.50 plus tax & shipping.

2) Less Mess Kit - for all you non-stampers! Includes Level 2 Paper Pack, Level 2 Stickease Pack, full package of the new Mistletoe Accents & full colour workshop guide. $27.50 plus tax & shipping.  (Note - completed layout will not be exactly as shown above).

3) Basic Kit - includes Level 2 Paper Pack and full colour workshop guide. (Embellishments available to order seperately and my stamp set can be used at my Workshop Night). $16.75 plus tax & shipping.  (Note - completed layout will not be exactly as shown above).

All of the above Kit options are available to create on your own at home . . . or you can join me at my November workshop night and I can guide you as you create the featured artwork! I WILL ALSO HAVE BONUS ARTWORK (both layout and cards) INSTRUCTIONS AVAILABLE FOR ALL WORKSHOP ATTENDEES - to help you use up the rest of your workshop kit contents. That is a total of two (2 page) predesigned layouts and 6 different card designs!

Sunday November 21st at 7:30pm
To attend - you must RSVP and pre-order by Sunday November 7th!

Email Me today to register!

Mistletoe "More for Less" Level 1 Workshop

Each month I will be offering a LEVEL 1 "MORE FOR LESS" workshop option. This workshop kit will feature the Level 1 Scrapbooking Kit and a featured embellishment and will be designed to create three (2 page) layouts (including the layout pictured above)! These kits are 'back to basics' and quick & easy; designed for you to get your scrapbooking done in less time, for less money!

This month's featured Level 1 Kit is Mistletoe.   Join me on Workshop night to create the THREE (2 page) Level 1 layouts together, or purchase the kit to assemble at home (take home option is precut and prestamped and includes assembly instructions).

Level 1 "More for Less" Workshop Options:
1) Attending Workshop - $19 plus tax & shipping
2) Complete Take Home Kit - $22 plus tax & shipping

November Workshop Night
Sunday November 21st at 7:30pm
To attend - you must RSVP and pre-order by Sunday November 7th!

Email Me today to register!

2010 Holiday Fair!

One stop Christmas shopping!


Join us at the Triwood Hall (2244 Chicoutimi Drive NW) for a holiday fair on Saturday November 20th from 10 am to 2 pm!   The fair will feature a great variety of home businesses and craft vendors!  Admission is free & inside you'll find fabulous Christmas gifts, as well as great items for yourself!  Enjoy complimentary refreshments and make & take projects from the crafty vendors on site!  Be sure to enter to win one of several door prizes!  Bring your family or friends - we have something for everyone!

As a special bonus to all of my customers, family & friends - visit me at the fair & receive 10% off of your Close to My Heart order that day!

See you there!

Saturday, October 16, 2010

Christmas Card Extravaganza Workshops

Don't miss this year's Christmas Card Extravaganza Workshop!


I will be running a series of "Christmas Card Extravaganza" workshops at my home in Calgary in late November and early December! Work at your own pace - make as many cards as you want, and you pick the designs you want! Learn a new technique or tip on every card!  Leave with a fabulous variety of holiday cards to send to your friends and family!

Current Workshop Dates at my home in NW Calgary Note: space is limited!  Register early!  (all Workshops are 7:30-10 pm, choose the date that works best for you)

Friday November 26, 2010 - - FULL!
Sunday December 5, 2010
Wednesday December 8, 2010 - - FULL!

Cost of the workshop is just $1.50 per card and includes envelopes.    Deposit of $10 required to register & save your spot!

If these dates don't work for you - how about hosting a private Christmas Card Workshop at your home with your friends!  I can bring this workshop to you!!  Contact Me to inquire about available dates!  As the host - your cards are FREE!!!

Not in the Calgary area or unable to attend? I'm also offering these cards in take-home workshop kits - precut and prestamped!  You choose which cards & how many - - just $2.00 per card (shipping is extra outside of Calgary). 

CONTACT ME today to register for a Calgary workshop, book your own Private Workshop Date or to order your take-home workshop kit! 

Want a better look at the cards? You'll find close-up photos and all the details on my blog, Carla Creates.

Friday, October 1, 2010

Hooligans Level 1 "More for Less" Workshop


**NEW** - Each month I will be offering a LEVEL 1 "MORE FOR LESS" workshop option. This workshop kit will feature the Level 1 Scrapbooking Kit and a featured embellishment and will be designed to create three (2 page) layouts (including the layout pictured above)! These kits are 'back to basics' and quick & easy; designed for you to get your scrapbooking done in less time, for less money!

This month's featured Level 1 Kit is Hooligans. Join me on Workshop night to create the THREE (2 page) Level 1 layouts together, or purchase the kit to assemble at home (take home option is precut and prestamped and includes assembly instructions).


Level 1 "More for Less" Workshop Options:

1) Attending Workshop - $17.50 plus tax & shipping

2) Complete Take Home Kit - $20 plus tax & shipping

October Workshop Night
Sunday October 24th at 7:30pm
To attend - you must RSVP and pre-order by Tuesday October 12th!

Email Me today to register!

Hooligans Workshop on the Go - October 24th



The Hooligans "Workshop on the Go" Kit includes all of the supplies to make the fun layout and cards pictured above! And you'll have lots of materials left over to create additional artwork (your own or CTMH suggested artwork!)

I offer three Workshop on the Go kit options:

1) Full Kit - exactly as shown - includes Level 2 Paper Pack, exclusive B sized stamp set, full package of our new Sunset Mini Medley Accents, and a full colour workshop guide. $35.50 plus tax & shipping.

2) Less Mess Kit - for all you non-stampers! Includes Level 2 Paper Pack, Level 2 Stickease Pack, full package of the new Sunset Mini Medley Accents & full colour workshop guide. $27.50 plus tax & shipping.

3) Basic Kit - includes Level 2 Paper Pack and full colour workshop guide. (Embellishments available to order seperately and my stamp set can be used at my Workshop Night). $16.75 plus tax & shipping.

All of the above Kit options are available to create on your own at home . . . or you can join me at my October workshop night and we'll create the featured artwork together! I WILL ALSO HAVE BONUS ARTWORK (both layout and cards) INSTRUCTIONS AVAILABLE FOR ALL WORKSHOP ATTENDEES - to help you use up the rest of your workshop kit contents. That is a total of two (2 page) predesigned layouts and 6 different card designs!

Sunday October 24th at 7:30pm

To attend - you must RSVP and pre-order by Tuesday October 12th!

Email Me today to register!

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

October - Clear Cards Workshop

If you are in the Calgary area, I hope you'll join me for this upcoming cardmaking workshop.
You'll make four clear cards featuring our pre-embossed 'irresistables' chipboard pieces.
Clear cards are fun to try and they make your card 'stand out' from the everyday variety! 

Here are the cards we'll make at the workshop (thanks to Lisa Stenz and Nicole Norris for their inspiration in making these card designs):





Workshop Details:
Sunday October 17th at 8pm
1 1/2 hour workshop
$16 per person for 4 cards
(if you work quickly and would like to make 2 sets, add $12)
(NOTE: Card sentiments are up to you - make the cards for whatever occasion you wish! Many stamps available to choose from!)


RSVP : to csironside@shaw.ca by Tuesday October 5th

Monday, August 2, 2010

CTMH Fall/Winter 2010 Idea Book Open House

If you are in the Calgary area - I'd love to have you join me at my Fall CTMH Open House!!  Let's celebrate the new Fall/Winter CTMH Idea Book!


Friday, September 17th at 7:30pm
My place in NW Calgary

Get your copy of the CTMH Fall/Winter '10 Idea Book!

We have some fantastic new products for scrapbooking & cardmaking that are going to knock your socks off! I will be introducing a new scrapbooking guide book that will bring a little ‘magic’ to your scrapbooking pages! As always, gorgeous new Level 1 and Level 2 Scrapbooking papers and My Stickease, gorgeous new faux leather albums with a smaller price, fun new accessories, new mini-albums and so much more! Of course you’ll also find dozens of new My Acrylix stamp sets!

To make room for the 'new' - I will also have some fabulous retiring products 'On Sale' to shop from!

Just for fun I will have a free Make & Take table so you can get your hands on some of the irresistible products & give you a chance to try before you buy! No need to bring supplies. I have plenty!

Preview & Sign up for my Upcoming Classes!

Refreshments and Snacks provided.

Bring a New friend & you will both receive a Free Gift!

Door Prizes? Of course! Each attendee gets a raffle ticket just for showing up and another for each $30 in purchases. No Limit! And you'll get bonus tickets for doing the make & take, signing up for classes, booking a home workshop, and more!!

Sound like a good time? Want to attend?
If you are in the Calgary area & would like to attend - Contact Me to be added to my mailing list & then watch for your personal invitation in your Inbox!

Thursday, July 29, 2010

Save the Date - 2011 Scrapbooking Retreats in Canmore

Calgary Crops is very excited to announce that we have booked our first "Calgary Crops" weekend retreats in Canmore, Alberta!!

Save the dates:
May 13 - 15th, 2011
and
October 28 - 30th, 2011

Details coming soon!

Calgary Crops Fall Crop - October 2nd

I'm happy to announce that the details of the next Calgary Crops Event have been finalized!



Calgary Crops will be hosting another all-day crop for you on Saturday, October 2nd, 2010 from 9 am to 9 pm at the Triwood Community Hall! After taking the summer off - it is time to get scrapbooking again . . . or get a good start on your Christmas projects!  If you are in the Calgary area - would love for you to join us for a fun day of scrapbooking, cardmaking or papercrafting!

You choose - 6 or 12 hours of croppin'!! Registration for this event is just $45 for a full day or $30 for a half day. (Half day options are 9 am - 3 pm or 3 pm - 9 pm). Registration fee includes refreshments, snacks, meals, a variety of make & take projects and demos, goody bag & prizes! You'll have a whole table of cropping space to yourself and free use of a variety of tools, punches, die-cut & embosssing machines, and cutters. We'll have consultants there from Close to My Heart, Creative Memories, Stampin Up, and Sharing Memories to provide any assistance you might be looking for and we'll also have merchandise and catalogues on site should you be interested in doing any shopping.

Registration is first come/first served & SPACE IS LIMITED - so be sure to register early! Payment is required to reserve your seat.

Email Me to register.  I can take payment by cash, cheque, credit card, paypal, email $ transfer . . . whatever works best for you.

Cancellations: Should you need to cancel your participation for any reason, we will be happy to refund your registration fee as long as we receive notice 2 weeks prior to the crop (by Sep. 18th). Unfortunately we cannot provide refunds for cancellations submitted after that date.

Hope you can join us!!